It’s that time of year again at the Big Duck
It’s that time of year, again: Time to deck the Duck!
The annual Big Duck Holiday Lighting Ceremony will take place tonight, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. at the landmark Big Duck on Road in Flanders.
Check back for photos from the event.
The flipping of the switch, illuminating the Big Duck in Christmas lights, will also be accompanied by a visit from Santa Claus, courtesy of the Flanders Fire Department, as well as sing-along led by the Riverhead Middle School Show Choir and a visit from Quackerjack, the Mascot from the Independent League champion Long Island Ducks.
That’s according to Richard Wolfe, the assistant director of historic services for the county parks department, which is sponsoring the event along with Southampton Town’s parks and recreation department.
The lighting event is usually held on a Wednesday night, but was moved to Thursday this year due to a conflict in the Middle School choir’s schedule, Mr. Wolfe said.
“We really wanted them to be there, so we had to switch it,” he said.
Attendees will also get to see the Duck from the inside, as the Big Duck Store will be open during the ceremony.
Parking will be available on the Flanders Mens Club property, which is adjacent to the Big Duck.
